Happiness? Elation? Bliss?
Or is a balloon ride with “cloud 9” a combination of all three with a generous helping
of wonder, delight, excitement and adventure to make the ultimate memory of a lifetime?

Hot Air Ballooning with Cloud 9

If a picture paints a thousand words, hot air ballooning with Cloud 9 is worth a thousand pictures! Rise above some of the most stunning landscapes in the world with safe, professional balloon rides over South Africa’s most spectacular sights.

There are moments in your life that defy words – and we can share them every day! When you go up and away with Cloud 9 hot air balloon rides we guarantee you one of the most memorable experiences of your life. Lifting off just after sunrise, in the Magalies River Valley.

Hot air ballooning has never been safer than with Cloud 9 and all our pilots have years of experience. Who wouldn’t love a job where you spend your days in sheer wonder at Nature’s beauty? Dedicated to their passion for flying, all our commercial pilots put your safety first, ensuring you can relax in the assurance that our hot air balloon flights will take you to heaven, and always bring you back to earth safely.

Cloud 9 Balloon Rides has a fleet of 6 balloons, 3 of which can take hot air balloon flights with up to 18 passengers each, and our largest balloons stand 35 metres high. For more intimate balloon rides we have balloons for 6-9 passengers. Everyone involved in looking after you on our hot air balloon flights is highly-trained and provides the most professional balloon rides in South Africa, our attention to detail is second to none and all our equipment is maintained at the highest levels. Your safety is first and foremost in our minds at all times, and while you’re speechless in wonder at the incredible sights below, you can confidently relax in the safe hands of our dedicated hot air ballooning team.